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Agriculture Ministry undertakes budgetary assessments

The Agriculture Ministry has begun preparation for the 2017/2018 budget analysis.

This was confirmed by Agriculture Minister Inia Seruiratu while touring the various agricultural stations in the Central Division yesterday

Senior Agricultural Officers in various departments within the ministry have briefed the minister on progress made by them in different sectors

“One is just to follow up on the progress of the implementation in our particular programs. Secondly is to see the recent trends in developments in the four geographical regions and the potential that are in the respective areas, so that we can prepare for the 2017 and 2018 budget and of course the three year budget time frame, that’s also been given to us by the Ministry of Economy.”

Seruiratu is adamant changes will be made this year to ensure requirements are met and services provided at its best.